Western PA Local News category, Page 1858
2nd annual ‘Yinz Citizen’ concert fundraiser set for Sept. 16
Local nonprofit 412 Food Rescue will stream the star-packed second annual Yinz Citizen virtual concert on Sept. 16. The event is designed to raise money for food rescue and hunger relief. The concert is bringing together 13 local bands including Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, Derek Woods Band, Josh Jams,...
After investigating consecutive hangup calls, troopers arrest Derry Township man
After checking on repeated hangup calls coming from the same telephone number in Derry Township, state troopers arrested a man on charges of threatening a woman and pointing a .40 caliber handgun at her, according to court documents. Brian L. Harbaugh, 49, of Bradenville, was arraigned Wednesday on multiple charges...
Penguins, FNB break ground on tower to anchor Civic Arena developmentVideo
The new FNB Financial Center in Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill District was touted Wednesday as the catalyst for a transformation of a neighborhood that was razed six decades ago to make way for the former Civic Arena. “The Hill is greater than just the people who live in it,” said state...
Allegheny County Jail warden defends militaristic training contracts
Allegheny County Jail Warden Orlando Harper on Wednesday defended his decision to enter into no-bid contracts for militaristic training and weapons to counter this spring’s referendum banning restraint chairs, chemical agents and leg shackles at the jail. His six-page news release came on the eve of the monthly Jail Oversight...
Doobie Brothers concert at Star Lake postponed after ‘personnel’ covid case
The 50th anniversary tour of the Doobie Brothers won’t be making a stop Saturday at the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown. The band announced via social media it is canceling this show because “a member of the touring personnel” tested positive for covid-19. Performances at three other venues —-...
Flooding closes portion of Route 356 in Allegheny Township
Authorities closed a portion of Route 356 in Allegheny Township late Wednesday morning because of flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The closure began around 11:30 a.m. between LaBelle Vue Road and Park Road, by Northmoreland Park. PennDOT spokesman Jay Ofsanik said he expected to road to remain...
Body pulled from Allegheny River in Plum
First responders pulled the body of a man from the Allegheny River in Plum on Wednesday morning, according to Allegheny County Police. Police said they responded to the 100 block of Coxcomb Hill Road shortly after 10:15 a.m. after someone called 911 to report a body floating in the river....
Man gets house arrest for fatal 2019 Penn Hills DUI crash
A Penn Hills man will serve two years of house arrest for the 2019 death of another man in a drunken driving crash on Frankstown Road. Theamon Jemal Hicks, 49, pleaded guilty in May to homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence before Allegheny County Common Pleas...
The Monkees require vaccine, negative covid test for fans at Greensburg show
Fans of The Monkees will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative covid test to attend the 1960s pop group’s upcoming show at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Featuring the group’s two surviving members, Michael Nesmith and Mickey Dolenz, the sold-out show is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov....
Bull Creek in Fawn rising but holding steady so far
Bull Creek in Fawn Township swelled and rushed along its banks early Wednesday, but no flooding was reported before 10:45 a.m., officials said. “We’re watching it, but it’s holding so far,” township Secretary Pamela Ponsart said. Flooding was reported across the region as remnants of Hurricane Ida moved through. The...
Highlands superintendent urges students to wear masks prior to state mandate
Face masks remain optional in Highlands School District through Sept. 7, when a mandate requiring the wearing of masks in schools takes effect, but Superintendent Monique Mawhinney is urging families to have their children begin wearing them now. A message was sent to district families early Wednesday regarding Gov. Tom...
Former President Bush to speak at 20th anniversary of 9/11 in Somerset
Former President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are scheduled to speak at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stonycreek Township, near Shanksville, on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11. According to a release from the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Bush will deliver keynote remarks during the...
McCandless Community Day featuring Town Trot 5K, food, fireworks and more
The Town of McCandless will host a scaled-back Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 11. This year’s celebration marks the first McCandless Town Trot 5K and Fun Run, which will take place at 9 a.m. at North Allegheny Intermediate School. Proceeds from the race will go to the Highland, Ingomar and...
Foxwall EMS adds new state-of-the-art ambulance to fleet
Foxwall EMS has added a third ambulance to its roster and members are touting the vehicle as life-saving for both patients and providers. The $208,000 ambulance is equipped with a battery-operated cot loading system, a feature that will save first responders from heavy lifting. “Once we get the patient on,...
Sewickley dedicates plaque to former Mayor Brian Jeffe
The Broad Street gardens in Sewickley received a prominent new feature dedicated to former Mayor Brian Jeffe. Sewickley Borough presented a plaque to Jeffe on Aug. 31 on Broad Street at the intersection of Thorn Street, displaying a portrait of Jeffe’s face and his years in office with the words...
5 Broadway veterans coming ‘Back to Broadway’ for Greensburg show
Broadway is coming back, not just to New York City, but also to Greensburg. To celebrate the reopening of the Great White Way after an 18-month pandemic hiatus, Westmoreland Cultural Trust will present “Back to Broadway: An Evening of Timeless Songs From Classic Broadway Shows,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in...
Westmoreland news: mindful painting class, peach festival and cornhole tournament
Class • Westmoreland Museum of American Art will offer a Mindful Painting class with Dorit Brauer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at the museum, 221 N. Main St. Includes a Chakra Color guided meditation and a sound bath with singing bowls. Cost: $45, non-members, $50. Bring your...
Food Podcast: Interactive art experience focuses on issue of food insecurityVideo
On this episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the TribLIVE podcast network Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank showcases an interactive art experience at Contemporary Craft called Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community Through Art. This episode is part of the Food Bank’s Food Justice...
Unity’s Victory Brinker ready for ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinals
Time off between rounds of “America’s Got Talent” allowed Victory Brinker a week to just be a kid. Now the 9-year-old opera powerhouse from Unity is back in California, prepping for her Sept. 7 appearance in the second semifinal round. The first semifinalists performed Tuesday and the five contestants moving...
Pittsburgh region jobless rate drops slightly as end to unemployment supplement looms
The Pittsburgh region’s jobless rate dropped slightly in July, falling to 6.2%, the lowest rate this year and less than half of the jobless rate a year ago, the state reported this week. The unemployment rate for the seven-county region fell 0.1 of a percentage point in July, based on...
Roads in North Huntingdon, Sewickley to close for work on slides, culvert
PennDOT will close roads in North Huntingdon and Sewickley townships beginning Sept. 7 for slide repairs and a culvert replacement, respectively. Both closures will involve marked detours. The slide repairs will occur along a section of Guffey and Turner Valley roads, located between Guffey and Volk Road, and are expected...
North Huntingdon man sentenced for attack on police
A North Huntingdon man pleaded guilty this week to assaulting three police officers who responded to his home for a welfare check. According to court records, Kevin Michael Shouse stood at the top of a staircase at his Center Highway home, brandished a machete and later injured the officers during...
Judge affirms guilty verdict in case of attempted rape of Saint Vincent coed
A judge this week rejected the appeal of a Latrobe man who was convicted this year of the 2017 attempted rape of a Saint Vincent College student. In a nine-page opinion, Westmoreland County Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio affirmed the jury’s guilty verdict against Luke Hoover and, in doing so, denied the...
2 jailed on interfering with custody, conspiracy charges in Greensburg incident
An Arizona couple is being held without bond after Greensburg police said they took their 1-year-old son from a relative when they were not permitted to have contact with him, according to court papers. Zerion A. Brown, 21, and Malay’ja T. Draw, 20, both of Surprise, Ariz., are charged with...
Jeannette implements annual $50 business registration fee
Business owners in Jeannette will have to fork over $50 annually under a new registration fee that goes into effect next year. Chief Fiscal Officer Ethan Keedy said the registration will help city officials keep tabs on what businesses should be subject to the business privilege/mercantile tax. “All this helps...
